Barbie fake download scam: 2 ways cybercriminals did it and 5 ways to save yourself
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The tremendously popular Barbie movie that stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is being misused by cybercriminals to launch malware attacks worldwide in order to cash in on the mega-blockbuster, revealed a McAfee report. These cybercriminals are luring consumers by promising free downloads of the Barbie film or tickets. Instead, when someone downloads the file, it installs data-stealing spyware!If anyone shares personal and financial information with these scammers it will lead to identity theft and financial fraud Following a record-breaking opening weekend, McAfee is encouraging caution as consumers search ‘Barbie'-related items online and may be more vulnerable to falling for a scam. "Cybercriminals often leverage popular and well-publicized events such as movie premieres, co...